Problem Definition

Ability to use symbols, emojis, and special characters in the Comment or Description field is missing in the new Jira issue view. When attempting to add it manually using the Special Characters and symbols the symbols are not rendered correctly.

Steps to reproduce
1. Try to add a comment or description in the new issue view using symbols listed at Special Characters and symbols
For Example
2. Save the content

Expected Result

Symbols are rendered.

Actual Result

Symbols are not rendered.

Work Around

Disable the New Jira Issue View.
– This can be done by Clicking on the Profile Icon at the bottom left -> Personal Settings (or Profile). Under the "Labs" section, disable the "New Jira Issue View".